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$2,375
-20%
US
$1,900
Price based on per person in Multi Share for departure 12 April 2025
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Plan your adventure:
- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 45
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Kaikōura's wildlife with a biologist
- Whale watching and kayaking in Kaikōura
- Discover Wellington's history and cafes
- Mountain biking or skiing in Ohakune
- Experience Māori culture and Hāngi dinner
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch to Kaikōura
- Day 2 Kaikōura
- Day 3 Kaikōura to Wellington via Picton
- Day 4 Wellington
- Day 5 Wellington to Mount Ruapehu
- Day 6 Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupō
- Day 7 Lake Taupō to Rotorua via Huka Falls
- Day 8 Rotorua
- Day 9 Rotorua to Auckland
- Day 10 Auckland to Paihia via Whangārei
- Day 11 Paihia
- Day 12 Paihia to Auckland
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Sudima Kaikōura (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar)
HotelDays 3, 4Kings Ohakune (or similar)
Hotelday 5Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar)
Hotelday 6Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar)
HotelDays 7, 8Lylo (or similar)
Hotelday 9Bounty Motel (or similar)
HotelDays 10, 11
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
478
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
96%
Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for...
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CVCassandra Darina· January 9th, 2025It‘s s bit frustrating and very expensive if you‘re activities are almost only add ons that cost about 100 euros each and otherwise there is not much included.
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback, we apologise the trip did not meet your expectations. We are sorry you found the cost to be expensive and trip to be frustrating. Although it does mean a little budget planning is needed, Contiki social travel... Show moreTrip date: December 2024 - RCRichard· November 16th, 2023What an amazing way to experience the North Island. Pretty much every day was a worthwhile experience whether or not you book optionals, and everything was extremely well organized. The staff went above and beyond to make this journey unforgettable in the best way possible.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your review with us. Your feedback is highly appreciated, and we are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable experience with Contiki. Our crew is committed to delivering excellent service and professionalism to... Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- RQRichard· March 17th, 2023The best tour, so much i have seen and the tour guides where te best!Contiki commented on this reviewWe appreciate your amazing review and thank you for taking the time to share your adventure with us. It's great to read that our On Road team shared their passion for travel with you, as it is an essential part of making it a memorable trip. We look... Show moreTrip date: March 2023
Clayton· January 30th, 2023Amazing trip! Exceeded my expectations. Met some great people and had really kind and fun Contiki guides as well! Would highly recommend to anyone ages 18-30!Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that our Trip Manager made such a positive impression and that you had an incredible journey. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of exploring... Show moreTrip date: January 2023- NTNicholas· January 27th, 2023A fantastic trip, I had a great time!Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for your great review. It's wonderful that our local team did such a fantastic job showcasing this adventures itinerary and exceeded all your expectations, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Trip date: January 2023
- VSVanessa· March 3rd, 2017Susie is amazing! So helpful and sweet! She'll make sure you have the trip of a lifetime!! She knows all the great places to go and definitely goes out if her way to make you have a great time!!! She makes everyone feel welcome and loved! Love you Susie!Trip date: February 2017
- SShakira· March 1st, 2017I went over to New Zealand by myself and Susie made me feel so welcome and showed me a great time with so much adventure and thrill seeking!Trip date: January 2017
- KKeri· March 1st, 2017My recent New Zealand trip was better than i expected! Susie was an amazing tour guide. She had great local knowledge, made everyone feel welcome and she was so much fun! The weather was beautiful, the people were really nice, the tour guide was fantastic, the food was great and the scenery was amazing.Show moreTrip date: January 2017
- Vvaness· January 1st, 2015Isobel was inspiring! She had the most energy I have encountered in a person and was always so understanding when you came to her. She was a jeep of fun and extremely knowledgeable and knee the locals well. It was obvious she had created and sustained a wonderful rapport with them, and it aided our trips fun! She is great.Show moreTrip date: December 2014
- MMo· December 27th, 2014Izzy was exceeded all my expectations and I had an amazing first contiki because of her. She is an amazing, outgoing person but was very organized and ensured we got the most out of our trip. Izzy made the trip worth while and encouraged us to make the most of our experiences. -mnShow moreTrip date: January 2014
Dates & Availability
12 days
New Zealand: Northern Choice (Northbound, 12 Days)
From Christchurch to Auckland
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